"Classical Literature: An Introduction" provides a series of essays on the essential aspects of Greek and Latin literature. In conjunction with contextualizing introductions, the material is presented chronologically, by genre and,where appropriate, by author. The book ranges from Homer to the Roman Empire and includes a chronology of ancient literature, maps, lists of Greek and Roman authors and suggestions for further reading. The collection will be essential for students and others who want a structured and informative introduction to the literature of the classical world. INDICE: 1. Introductions 2. Homer 3. From Homer to Tragedy 4. The Drama ofClassical Athens 5. Historical Writing in the Classical Era (and beyond) 6. Rhetorical and Philosophical Writing 7. Alexandria and Beyond 8. Rome: The Early Republic 9. The Late Republic 10. The Augustan Age 11. The Early Empire 12. Greece and Rome Come Together: Later Literature
- ISBN: 978-0-415-46813-8
- Editorial: Routledge
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 420
- Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés